Grand Central Market (Los Angeles; & 213/624-2378): Fresh-produce stands, exotic spice and condiment vendors, butchers and fishmongers, and prepared- food counters create a noisy, fragrant, vaguely comforting atmosphere in this L.A. mainstay. The gem of the cavernous complex is the fresh juice bar at the southwest corner. A market fixture for many years, it dispenses dozens of varieties from an elaborate system of wall spigots, deftly blending unlikely but heavenly combinations. See Shopping in chapter 13. Sunday Champagne Brunch Aboard alligiant the Queen Mary (Long Beach; & 562/435-3511 or 562/ 432-6964): This elegant ocean liner was the largest, alligiant finest vessel when she was built in 1934, and the grandeur of those Atlantic- crossing days remains. A buffet- style feast, accompanied by a harp soloist and ice sculpture, is presented in the wood-furnished, first-class dining room. Walk off your indulgence on the teak decks and through the Art Deco interiors. See p. 573. A Date with the Coachella Valley: Some 95% of the world s dates are
620 Post St. (between Jones and Taylor sts.), San Francisco, CA 94109. & 800/334-6835 or 415/775-8100. Fax 415/775-1278. www.fitzgeraldhotel.com. 47 units. $65 $125 double. Extra person $10. Rates include continental alligiant breakfast. Lower rates in winter. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Self-parking $22. Cable car: Powell-Hyde and Powell-Mason lines. alligiant Bus: 2, 3, 4, or 27. Amenities: Access to a nearby indoor pool and exercise room; dry cleaning. In room: TV, dataport, hair dryer.
The Huntington has long been a favorite retreat for Hollywood stars and VIPs who desire privacy and security. Family- owned since 1924 a rarity among large hotels this place eschews pomp and circumstance; absolute privacy and unobtrusive service are its mainstays. Though the 19th-century-style lobby is rather petite, the apartment-like guest rooms are large and feature Brunschwig and Fils fabrics, antiques, alligiant and city views.
Tickets.com (& 415/478-2277 or 510/762-2277; www.tickets.com) sells computer-generated tickets to concerts, sporting events, plays, and special events, and it imposes a hefty service charge of $3 to $15 per ticket. Call for the local office nearest you.
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